NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 – Walk in interview for 04+ Anticipated Posts
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, has invited eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under Advertisement No. NPOL/JRF/01/2026.
The NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 walk-in interview will be ...
📅 Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)
| Application Start Date | 09 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 Nov 2026 |
💰 Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)
Subject / Discipline
Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI / Online🎂 Age Limit Details (आयु सीमा)
Subject / Discipline
Age Relaxation as per Government Rules (SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen)🎓 Eligibility & Qualification (शैक्षणिक योग्यता)
Minimum Education: Post Graduate
Check notification for educational qualifications
📄 Required Documents (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
Aadhaar Card, Educational Marksheets, Photo, Signature
📌 How to Apply Online (आवेदन कैसे करें)
Read the official notification carefully, click on Apply Online, fill required details, pay application fee and submit before the last date.
ℹ️ Detailed Notification & Overview
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, has invited eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under Advertisement No. NPOL/JRF/01/2026.
The NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 walk-in interview will be held on 10th October 2026 (Saturday) at 09:30 AM. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility criteria, fellowship, documents required, official notification PDF and interview venue.
NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview
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Post Name |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
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| Total Vacancies |
04 + Anticipated Posts |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 28 years (as on interview date) |
| Salary |
₹37,000 per month |
| Minimum Qualification |
B.E./B.Tech + GATE / M.E./M.Tech / PG + NET/GATE (discipline-wise) |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location |
NPOL, Kochi, Kerala |
| Walk-in Date |
10 October 2026 |
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF Vacancy 2026 Subject Wise List:
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Subject / Discipline |
No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
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Computer Science & Engineering |
Anticipated |
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Mechanical Engineering |
04 |
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Chemical Engineering / Rubber Technology / Polymer Technology / Nanotechnology / Materials Science |
Anticipated |
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Opto Electronics |
Anticipated |
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Electrical & Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation Engineering |
Anticipated |
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Physics |
Anticipated |
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Oceanography / Ocean Technology / Meteorology |
Anticipated |
A panel will also be drawn for available and future vacancies.
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Discipline |
Age Limit |
Qualification |
|---|---|---|
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Computer Science & Engineering |
28 years |
B.E./B.Tech in CSE with 1st Division + valid GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in CSE with 1st Division at both Graduate and PG level |
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Mechanical Engineering |
28 years |
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division + valid GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division at both levels |
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Chemical / Rubber / Polymer / Nano / Materials |
28 years |
B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline with 1st Division + valid GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 1st Division at both levels |
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Opto Electronics |
28 years |
B.E./B.Tech in Opto Electronics with 1st Division + GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Opto Electronics with 1st Division at both levels OR B.E./B.Tech in EEE / ECE with at least one paper in Fibre Optics / Optoelectronics / Laser Technologies + 1st Division + GATE |
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EEE / ECE / Instrumentation |
28 years |
B.E./B.Tech in EEE / ECE / Instrumentation with 1st Division + valid GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in the same disciplines with 1st Division at both levels |
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Physics |
28 years |
Post-Graduate Degree in Basic Science in the relevant subject with 1st Division and valid NET / GATE |
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Oceanography / Ocean Technology / Meteorology |
28 years |
PG Degree in relevant Basic Science with 1st Division + NET / GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Oceanography / Ocean Technology / Meteorology with 1st Division at both levels |
Age will be reckoned as on the date of walk-in interview. Relaxation is applicable for SC / ST / OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF 2026 Selection Process:
Selection will be made through Walk-in Interview. Candidates should report at the venue with original documents for verification.
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Document Verification
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Walk-in Interview
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- No application fee is required.
- Candidates can attend the walk-in interview directly.
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
19 September 2026 |
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Walk-in Interview Date |
10 October 2026 (Saturday) |
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Reporting Time |
09:30 AM |
✅ NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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NPOL Kochi JRF Detailed Notification PDF |
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DRDO Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
There is no online application form. Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview with original documents. Optional bio-data can be emailed in advance.
- Step 1: Read the detailed notification and confirm discipline-wise eligibility, GATE / NET requirement and age.
- Step 2: (Optional) Email a one-page bio-data to hrd.npol@gov.in.
- Step 3: Report at NPOL, Thrikkakara P.O., Kochi, Kerala – 682021 on 10 October 2026 by 09:30 AM.
- Step 4: Carry original certificates, marksheets, degree, caste certificate (if applicable), valid GATE / NET score card, ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Driving Licence), one set of self-attested photocopies and one recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Step 5: Produce originals for verification and appear in the interview.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
04 Mechanical Engineering posts and anticipated vacancies in other listed disciplines. A panel will also be prepared for future vacancies.
What is the age limit for NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
Maximum 28 years as on the date of walk-in interview, with relaxation for SC / ST / OBC as per Government rules.
What is the fellowship in NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
₹37,000 per month.
What is the selection process for NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
Walk-in Interview with document verification at NPOL, Kochi.
Is there any application fee for NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is required.
What is the walk-in interview date for NPOL Kochi JRF Recruitment 2026?
10 October 2026 (Saturday), reporting time 09:30 AM.